The Black Eyed Pea New Year's Day Run

JAN
1
2026
Start the New Year in Fayetteville with the Black Eyed Pea New Year's Day Run featuring 5K, 10K and a kids 1K. Celebrate with finisher medals, warm black eyed peas and cornbread and support Parents Left Behind.
Thu 1 Jan 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Black eyed Pea New Years Day Run takes place on January 1, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event starts and finishes in the Brookhaven neighborhood at 1591 E Winfield Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703. It offers multiple race distances and a kids fun run.

Race details

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Kids 1K

The listed entry fee for the event is $30. Registration closes December 31, 2025. Trophies are awarded to the first male and first female finishers in both the 5K and the 10K. Every participant receives a finisher medal. A hot, homemade meal of black-eyed peas and cornbread, plus coffee and hot cocoa, is provided at the finish area. All proceeds benefit Parents Left Behind, a nonprofit that supports families grieving the death of a child. Organizers encourage families and teams to participate together. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.